I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years’ experience working exclusively in schools, educational settings, and local authority services. This has given me an in-depth understanding of the education and SEN system, which I have used to design and deliver services that enhance educational provision for neurodiverse learners. My clinical practice focuses on supporting children and young people with complex communication needs, particularly those who are autistic, pre-verbal, or have additional mental health, behavioural, or trauma-related challenges. I have extensive experience in autism and diagnostic assessment, and in developing holistic, evidence-based interventions that improve communication, learning, and access to education, services, and community life. Alongside my clinical work, I have led multi-disciplinary teams, implemented large-scale system change, and acted as a lead professional in EHCP processes and tribunals, always advocating for the voice and needs of the young person.

Qualifications and Training

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, First Class with Clinical Distinction – University of Manchester
• HCPC registered, ASLTIP Registered &RCSLT Certified
• Senior Healthcare Leadership Award– NHS Leadership Academy (2023)
• Civil Expert Certificate– Cardiff University Bond Solon - Course Completed December 2025 certification pending
• Criminal Expert Certificate– Cardiff University Bond Solon - Course Completed December 2025 certification pending
• SEN Law modules1-3 – IPSEA
• Clinical training: Language in Mind Specialist Masters level training SEMH and Language - Plymouth University (October 2025), ADOS-2 (July 2025), ADI-R (July 2025), Language for Behaviour and Emotions Assessment (2025), Counselling Skills for SLTs (2021), Attachment & Complex Trauma (2020), PECS Advanced (2015), Down Syndrome Specialist Training (2011)
• Safeguarding: Safeguarding Children Level 3 (2025), Designated Safeguarding Lead (2021), trauma-informed and sexualised behaviour training
• Leadership & supervision: Lean Green Belt, Intandem Supervising Supervisors, extensive training in coaching, management, and service improvement

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